India’s Probable Playing XI vs South Africa | IND vs SA 5th T20I 2025

The IND vs SA 4th T20I match was abandoned due to dense fog at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. However, India Men’s National Cricket team will be playing the 5th T20I match against the South Africa Men’s National Cricket Team on December 19, 2025, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Currently, India leads the five-match T20I series against South Africa by 2-1, but the IND vs SA 5th T20I will decide whether India will win this series by 3-1 or it will be drawn by 2-2. The India vs South Africa T20I series is very crucial for both teams as the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is scheduled to start from February 07, 2026.

Shubman Gill will not play the IND vs SA 5th T20I due to a foot injury therefore, the chances are quite high that Sanju Samson will be in the Playing XI and likely to open with Abhishek Sharma in the last T20I. Many players are struggling with their form, especially in the opening pair, so this change in the playing XI might improve the performance as well.

IND vs SA 5th T20I Match Details:

Match Between: India Men’s National Cricket Team vs South Africa Men’s National Cricket Team 

Date: December 19, 2025

Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad 

Time: 7:00 PM (IST)

Live Streaming Details: Star Sports & JioHotstar (India & Sri Lanka), SuperSports (South Africa), PTV Sports & Myco/Tamasha app (Pakistan).

Pitch Report - Narendra Modi Stadium

PC: X

Narendra Modi Stadium is known for its batting-friendly wicket, but the boundaries are quite long; however, Bowlers might get quite expensive due to the flat wicket. Dew is expected to come in the second inning, so the winning team is likely to chase. It’s going to be a high-scoring game between India vs South Africa in Ahmedabad.

Sanju Samson to replace Shubman Gill for the 5th T20I?

Sanju Samson is likely to replace Shubman Gill in the Playing XI and is expected to open for the Indian Team alongside Abhishek Sharma in the IND vs SA 5th T20I. Samson last played a T20I game for India in October against Australia, and now, it’s an excellent opportunity for him to showcase his skills.

Why not Yashasvi Jaiswal in the Playing XI?

Currently, Yashasvi Jaiswal is not fit, and he was also hospitalized a few days ago after suffering from acute gastroenteritis, but his condition is now stable. He is likely to be unavailable for the next few days. Therefore, Yashavsi Jaiswal is unlikely to play the IND vs SA 5th T20I match in Ahmedabad.

Jasprit Bumrah or Harshit Rana in Playing XI?

Jasprit Bumrah is likely to be unavailable for the IND vs SA 5th T20I, and Harshit Rana bowled quite decently in the 3rd T20I and also took two wickets. Therefore, the chances are quite high that Harshit Rana will be in the Playing XI for the 5th T20I as well.

India’s Probable Playing XI vs South Africa 5th T20I:

India Squad vs South Africa T20I Series:

Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma, Sanju Samson, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Washington Sundar.

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